R&D Engineering Manager
Konik
R&D Engineering Manager
Konik is partnering with a growing aerospace manufacturing and engineering organization seeking to add an R&D Engineering Manager to lead new product development, certification, and cross-functional engineering initiatives. This organization designs and manufactures highly engineered aviation products used globally across passenger transport, tourism, and specialty aviation applications.
This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams focused on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and systems engineering development efforts. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can balance innovation, execution, regulatory requirements, product development, and team leadership within a highly technical and regulated environment.
R&D Engineering Manager Responsibilities
- Lead and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams responsible for research, product development, systems integration, and certification activities
- Manage new product development initiatives from concept through production launch and certification
- Provide technical leadership and support for complex engineering challenges across mechanical, electrical, systems, and aerospace applications
- Partner closely with program management teams to define project scope, schedules, priorities, risks, and technical objectives
- Oversee engineering workload planning, staffing priorities, and technical resource allocation across multiple active projects
- Support engineering analysis, design reviews, technical evaluations, and product development efforts as needed
- Drive continuous improvement related to engineering processes, configuration control, documentation, and product data management
- Collaborate with leadership teams to align engineering activities with broader company strategy and operational objectives
- Mentor and develop engineering talent while helping build technical capabilities aligned with future product development goals
- Support FAA certification activities, regulatory compliance, and technical documentation processes
R&D Engineering Manager Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
- 10+ years of engineering or aerospace industry experience
- Prior engineering leadership or management experience preferred
- Experience leading new product introductions and complex development programs
- Background within aerospace, aviation, or other highly regulated technical industries preferred
- Strong understanding of engineering design processes, systems integration, and technical problem-solving methodologies
- Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts within fast-paced development environments
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to balance technical depth with project execution, team leadership, and strategic planning
- Comfortable operating in both hands-on engineering support and high-level leadership capacities
Compensation & Benefits
- Bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Collaborative engineering-focused culture with long-term stability and innovation investment
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